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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.52, 1,517.46 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.52, 1,517.46 and 633.76 is: 874.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.52 : 1,517.46 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.52/1,517.46 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.52x = 1,517.46 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.52x = 961,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,705.45/1,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.66

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